A Tropical Pool Party

If you're hanging out by the pool every chance you get, you might as well make a party out of it. Here's an inspiration board for a pool party that has a taste of the tropics from the vibrant colors to the little drink umbrellas.

• Throw some inexpensive floats in bright colors into the pool to encourage everyone to jump in. photo by Amy
• Serve light appetizers that are easy to make and eat. Pork Lettuce Wraps from Food Network
• Decorate the rooms leading out to your pool with vibrant textiles, whimsical art and fresh fruit centerpieces to match the party. photo from Coastal Living (Troy Campbell)
• Give table settings for this casual party a tropical punch with solid table cloths and napkins in bold hues. photo from Amorology via All Things Lovely
  
• Every pool party, beach party, summer party needs drink parasols...so fun! cocktail parasols from Oriental Trading Company
• An old-fashioned soda bar keeps you cooled off in the summer heat. photo from Jordan Ferney
• Your pool party invitations don't have to scream "pool party." Make the simple, graphic and bright. pool pinwheel invitations from Paper Source
  
• Hibiscus-print dinnerware. What could be more tropical than that? hibiscus outdoor bowls from Pier 1
  
• If the party lasts past dark, hang these votive holders to add some sparkle. moon garden votive jam jar from Anthropologie
• Pass out striped cocktail napkins to guest lounging in the pool. napkins from Plum Party